Climate and Sustainability News

New Report: Climate Change and Solar Ultraviolet Radiation in Durham

Durham Region Health Department has released a new report, Assessing the Impact of Solar Ultraviolet Radiation, available at durham.ca/ClimateAndHealth. As part of the series Climate Change and Health in Durham Region, this vulnerability assessment explores current and future local health impacts of solar ultraviolet radiation. 

We hope you will read and share this report to help our communities to learn, prepare for and act against climate change.

Are you Weather-Ready, Durham Region? Tell us!

Durham Region is considering expanding its Durham Greener Homes program to help residents reduce the impact of severe weather on their home or property. This can include reducing the impact of basement flooding, wind damage, and heat stress. We are looking for input from residents who own or rent their home to help design the program. 

The Durham Greener Homes Weather-Ready survey is part of a broader engagement strategy with local area municipalities, residents, community groups and industry,...

Durham Region Health Department Launches Vulnerability Assessment on Extreme Heat

To help learn, prepare for, and act against climate change, Durham Region Health Department has released the report, Assessing the Impact of Extreme Heat as part of the series Climate Change and Health in Durham Region. This vulnerability assessment explores current and future local health impacts of extreme heat.

We hope you will read and share this report to help our communities to learn, prepare for and act against climate change.

This report is part of the Climate Change and Health in Durham...

Celebrating National Tree Day in Durham Region

National Tree Day is quickly approaching. On September 25, 2024, Durham Region celebrates the benefits that trees bring to our communities and quality of life. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on the importance of trees and to highlight the efforts of local tree planting programs, Durham TREES and LEAF, both of which are making a tangible impact on our environment and quality of life.

Trees are vital to our ecosystem. They provide shade, improve air quality, reduce stormwater run-off, and create...

Durham Health Department completes its first report on climate change and health vulnerability

To help learn, prepare, and act against climate change, Durham Region Health Department has completed its first report in a special series on climate change and health vulnerability in Durham Region available at durham.ca/ClimateAndHealth. The report series will support local health systems, municipalities, community organizations, and residents plan and respond to the growing impacts of climate change. The background primer provides:

• An overview of climate change and its health impacts;
• A...